BBC Studios in Africa confirmed the first content deal with MultiChoice’s streaming services for an exclusive array of arts and culture content, for DStv Premium customers in spring. As of September 4th, DStv Premium customers will have access to almost 130 hours of new artistic content. The programs will be available to stream or download [...]
FIESTA, an entertainment music video channel targeting Africa and anyone with an interest in music, is to launched on Multichoice ghana. The FIESTA according to a release copied to Newsghana.com.gh, is a 24hour TV channel providing a wide range of programming genres including lifestyle, music, events, entertainment news bulletins and more various programming. The schedule [...]
Vodacom Group created “Africa’s first standards-based, commercial 5G service in Lesotho”, via its 3.5GHz spectrum to primarily deliver Fixed-Wireless Access Broadband services to two local enterprises. The operator stated that subscribers in Lesotho can now benefit from quicker broadband services deployment similar to fibre-like speeds. This move from Vodacom is to provide early access to [...]
YouTube has announced that it has launched its new ‘data-light’ version of the platform, YouTube Go, in South Africa. This app is a lighter version of the YouTube app, to cater for audiences with a slow connection those who are not on high data packages. “YouTube Go provides transparency in how users are using their [...]
Scoop Network Africa has recently launched on Kwesé TV. Scoop Network’s programme schedule consists of a mix of light entertainment magazines with movie, music, fashion and celebrity news. Scoop Network joins Kwesé TV’s exciting entertainment line-up with an exclusive tailor-made feed produced by from Dutch Indie FCCE based in Nairobi, Kenya for English speaking African [...]
The direct-to-home (DTH) platform TSTV Nigeria, which was struggling in its first year of operation, has relaunched using newly acquired Nigcomsat transponder space. The company worked with Intertel, Federal Ministry of Communications and Nigcomsat to migrate to Nigeria’s first communications satellite and offer all 45 channels in full high definition (HD). TSTV is currently offering [...]
Luke Hyams the online platform’s head of originals for Europe, Middle East and Africa said YouTube is aiming to bring more original content and drive more premium-subscription by bagging more potential international comedies and other dramas departing from the usual sitcom template. Hyams said, “In scripted, we’re looking for personality-driven, authored pieces that have potential [...]
The Malawi government has launched a satellite television project which seeks to make 500 rural communities connected to satellite television services, with assistance from China. The development is a follow-up action since the 2015 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit held in South Africa, and part of China’s pledge to provide satellite TV reception to [...]
Ooredoo, for Eid-Ul-Adha, treated its young audience to a new platform, Muslim Kids TV, which provides many interactive activities aimed at children and includes digital resources in English for parents and teachers. Other features are the Create & Share platform where children can show their creations to each other around the world, and Printables & [...]
After suspending operations around the world following a ban by the US government, ZTE South Africa is back in business, the Chinese telecommunications equipment company said on Monday. “The recent US ban led to the corporation suspending business operations across the globe including in South Africa,” it said. ZTE reached a settlement with the US department [...]